Adecco Medical & Science has an outstanding opportunity for a Patient Transport position in Newark, NJ. This is a full-time contract to hire position. PLEASE REVIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS BELOW. If you would like to be considered for this position, Please Apply Now! Location: Newark, New JerseySalary: $22-$24/hr.Job Type: Contract to hire.Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Weekends as needed. Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides patient transport services using stretchers, wheelchairs, geri-chairs, wheeled-bed or walking patient, completing routine transport within 15 minutes of receipt of page as observed by Supervisor.
- Uses TeleTracking System delay codes to report any delays within 5-10 minutes of assignment of patient transports and calls TeleTracking System at the completion of all trips and accepts next assignment.
- Uses the 3 identifiers to ensure the transport of the correct patient 100% of the time; notes and reports all discrepancies to charge nurse and to transport supervisor 100% of the time.
- Transports deceased patients to Morgue from Nursing Units as assigned by TeleTracking System as outlined in policy and procedures.
- Utilizes and distributes wheelchairs and stretchers, implementing good body mechanics and adherence to UH Infection control/Safety Standards
- Maintains, cleans, and sanitizes all transport equipment as assigned or as needed to ensure proper working order.
- Promotes and exhibits care and service by demonstrating courtesy, confidentiality, efficiency and professionalism to all patients, visitors, colleagues, and staff in order to promote service excellence and maintain quality of patient care.
- Ensures hand off communications is completed when transporting patients from patient care areas (from RN's/nurses/technicians)
Education and Experience Required:
- Must be COVID vaccinated.
- High School Diploma/ GED
- 1 Year experience of Customer Service preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of patients and health care professionals.
- Must be able to walk and stand for long periods, push, pull life and bend with hand and eye coordination.
Why work for Adecco:
- Weekly pay
- 401(K) Plan
- Skill Training
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
Pay Details: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance